Considering the conceptual model of optimal foraging presented in this chapter, as cumulative energy investment in foraging increases at a constant rate,
A) net energy gain increases linearly.
B) the profitability of each food item increases steadily.
C) the net energy gained decreases, then increases.
D) total energy eventually obtained plateaus.

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As cumulative energy investment in foraging increases, the total energy obtained eventually plateaus due to diminishing returns, where additional effort yields less additional energy.

Considering the Conceptual Model of Optimal Foraging Presented in This